Question

question 23 (1 point)
derrick frequently takes an over - the - counter stimulant weight loss drug just before heading to the gym for a workout, during which he typically consumes a 16 - ounce energy drink. the interaction of the drugs in these products is most likely to be
a) antagonistic.
b) a cross - tolerance.
c) an intolerance.
d) synergistic.

Explanation:

A stimulant weight - loss drug and an energy drink both likely contain stimulants. When two substances with similar effects (both being stimulants) are taken together, their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects. This is the definition of a synergistic drug interaction.

• Antagonistic interaction would mean one drug reduces the effect of the other.
• Cross - tolerance is about tolerance to one drug conferring some tolerance to another related drug.
• Intolerance is an adverse reaction, not about the combined effect of two drugs.

Answer:

D. synergistic.